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Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 12th Annual Hearts of Gold Gala Photos

Vancouver's prominent business and community leaders raise $600,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation

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Ian Telfer, Goldcorp chairman and director; his wife, Nancy Burke, Fernwood Foundation founder; and Charlene Ripley, Goldcorp EVP and general counsel



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Charlene Ripley, Goldcorp EVP and general counsel; and Adrienne Bakker, Heart and Stroke Foundation BC & Yukon CEO



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Steve Marchese, volunteer; his dad, Diego Marchese, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada EVP; his wife, Irene; and his son Ian, volunteer



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Long-time Heart and Stroke Foundation supporters, the Varshney family: Jaiya; Praveen, investor and advisor; Hari, Varshney Capital Corp. founder; and Anuja



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Diana Pengelley, Heart and Stroke Foundation philanthropy co-ordinator; David Coombs, Heart and Stroke Foundation senior development advisor; and Joanne King, Heart and Stroke Foundation director of community engagement.



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The gala committee



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Mark Sawyer, Deloitte audit manager; and Kate Burne, content developer



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Ryan Davis, Vancouver Island Health Authority director of heart health program; and Dr. Daisy Dulay, Royal Jubilee cardiologis



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Suzanne Falconer; and her husband, Dr. John Falconer, board member and Kelowna General Hospital neurologist



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Andrew Saxton, former Conservative MP; and Grandy, designer/dressmaker



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Michael Harvey, Leavitt Machinery national accounts manager; and Alana Burns, wine consultant



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Sandeep Gupta, Pyrifera Capital managing partner; and his wife, Carol



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Pankaj Raina, Skillsdox marketing director; Carol Gupta; and Brad Loiselle, Skillsdox president and CEO



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The band Groove N Tonic played for guests at the reception



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Danielle Wensauer, Transport Canada special advisor and Hearts of Gold volunteer


On Friday, June 3, 2016, more than 400 guests attended the Heart and Stroke Foundation BC/Yukon’s Hearts of Gold Gala presented by Goldcorp, raising $600,000 to support life-saving research, resources, support and programs for survivors and caregivers.

The gala, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel began with a cocktail reception sponsored by Silver Wheaton and an opportunity to bid on silent auction items. Volunteers also roamed with raffle prize draws. The gala was emceed by Todd Talbot, W Network’s Love it or List It Vancouver co-host, and the auction was performed by Brad Scott, Maynards Auctioneers. Opening remarks were made by Adrienne Bakker, Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC & Yukon CEO; and Charlene Ripley, Goldcorp executive vice-president and general counsel. The evening ended with a raffle by Jason Bosa, Palladio Jewellers president, followed by dancing and a late-night buffet.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation supports more than 1.6 million Canadians living with heart disease or the effects of a stroke. Over the past 12 years, the Hearts of Gold Gala has raised $7 million.